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The capital city of Texas, Austin is a community in the central area of the state. This town is home to attractions such as the Texas Memorial Museum, the Paramount Theatre, the Barton Creek Wilderness Park and the Austin Museum of Art. The Colorado River runs through Austin, serving as an outdoor recreational site for fishing and boating. The city has four amusement parks for children, as well.

Kiddie Acres

Kiddie Acres (kiddieacres.com) is in the northern area of Austin. Designed for children younger than age 10, this amusement park features a carousel, train ride and Ferris wheel. A miniature golf course with 18-holes is on-site, and the property offers pony rides. Concession stands sell snacks and drinks, including pizza, nachos, cotton candy and ice cream. Closed on Mondays, Kiddie Acres is open throughout the year. Parking and admission are free, but rides require an additional ticket purchase.

Austin's Park

Located in north Austin, Austin's Park (austinspark.com) is less than three miles from Austin's Raceway. The amusement park has an arcade, laser tag and both indoor and outdoor rock-climbing walls. Other attractions include a go-kart track, bumper boats, batting cages and a miniature golf course. Austin's Park has a buffet with pasta, pizza and a salad bar, and a snack bar offering pretzels, ice cream and nachos is on-site. The park is open daily, and specials are available on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Main Event Entertainment Austin

Main Event Entertainment (maineventusa.com) is near the Jollyville neighborhood in the northwest region of Austin. This amusement complex has a billiards room, arcade, laser tag and a rock-climbing wall. The indoor miniature golf course is a glow-in-the-dark attraction, and the property has a bowling alley. Main Event Entertainment has a full bar and a restaurant with a children's menu. The center is open daily, and Main Event features extended hours of operation during the summer months.

Wazoo's

Wazoo's (wazoospartyaustin.com) is in the southern area of Austin. This indoor complex features inflatable rides, including a two-lane slide, an obstacle course and bounce houses. Wazoo's is home to Toddler Town, an area with inflatables for younger guests. The center has a concession stand with snacks and beverages, as well as a TV viewing area with big-screen TVs. The property hosts slumber parties, birthday parties and other special events. Wazoo's is open daily throughout the year.

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